Cast & creator
Lester Dorr
Best known for Perry Mason, Perry Mason, Perry Mason
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Dorr (born Harry Lester Dorr; May 8, 1893 - August 25, 1980) was an American actor who between 1917 and 1975 appeared in well over 500 productions on stage, in feature films and shorts, and in televised plays and weekly series. His extensive filmography attests to his versatility as a supporting actor and reliability as a bit player. Although Dorr's screen roles are at times credited, the great majority of his work is uncredited. Dorr was cast in more than 250 films in just the 1930s alone. Dorr continued to appear regularly in studio productions throughout the 1940s, but with reduced frequency when compared to the preceding decade; nevertheless, he still added more than 140 Hollywood films to his résumé in that decade. His work on the big screen decreased even further in the 1950s as acting opportunities increased on television. He was, though, cast in at least 45 feature films and shorts during the 1950s. By the late 1940s and early 1950s, programming in the rapidly expanding medium of television attracted the talents of many experienced personnel in the film industry, including Dorr. As with his film career, Dorr’s 15 years of being cast in television series consisted predominantly of brief appearances on screen and portraying characters who had relatively few lines. Yet, his characterizations on television, like in films, were highly diverse and can be seen in at least 84 episodes of Westerns, crime and detective series, courtroom and hospital dramas, adventure programs, and sitcoms of the period.
Also known as: Harry Lester Dorr
236
film credits
52
television credits
288
1930–1975 · acting roles
6.4
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (288)
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Perry Mason
Bailiff
1957Perry Mason
Bartender
1957Perry Mason
Photographer
1957
The Red Skelton Show
1951
Dr. Kildare
Mr. Benson
1961
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Telegrapher (uncredited)
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Sam - Hotel Clerk
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Charlie the Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Tony (uncredited)
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Mose
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Hotel Clerk - Emmett
1955
The Untouchables
Certified Public Accountant (uncredited)
1959
I Love Lucy
Man On Train #1 (uncredited)
1951
Cheyenne
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1955Cheyenne
Teller (uncredited)
1955
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Will Grey
1958
The Lone Ranger
Moley Sanders
1949
Burke's Law
Lovely's Butler
1963
Lawman
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1958Lawman
Charlie the Hotel Laramie Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1958Lawman
Charlie (uncredited)
1958
Green Acres
Mr. Collins
1965
The Jack Benny Program
Pondering Husband
1950The Jack Benny Program
1950
Bat Masterson
Land Office Clerk
1958
Father Knows Best
Poker player (uncredited)
1954
Dennis the Menace
Forestry Dept. Clerk (uncredited)
1959
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Plumber
1950The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Waiter
1950
The Millionaire
Court Clerk
1955
December Bride
1954
Trackdown
Doctor (uncredited)
1957
Adventures of Superman
Man at Well
1952Adventures of Superman
Bus Driver
1952
Tombstone Territory
Bartender
1957
The Life Of Riley
1953
Gone with the Wind
Minor Role (uncredited)
1939
Alcoa Theatre
Buyer #1
1957
East of Eden
City Official at Parade (uncredited)
1955The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
1953
Boston Blackie
1951Boston Blackie
Tommy
1951Chevron Theatre
1952
Treasury Men in Action
Waiter
1950
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
1955
Stagecoach West
Station Agent
1960Stagecoach West
McGonigle
1960
Hey, Jeannie!
Bailiff
1956
Harbor Command
1957Conflict
Mayor Norman Cox
1956
Hello, Dolly!
Workman (uncredited)
1969
Medic
Bartender
1954
The Best Years of Our Lives
Bar Patron (uncredited)
1946
General Electric Theater
Drummer
1953
Ace in the Hole
Father Diego (uncredited)
1951
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Taylor's Stooge (uncredited)
1939
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Inherit the Wind
Dr. John (uncredited)
1960
You Can't Take It with You
Reporter (uncredited)
1938
On the Town
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
1949
The Reluctant Dragon
Slim (uncredited)
1941
The Fountainhead
Minor Role (uncredited)
1949
The Prisoner of Shark Island
George A. Atzerodt (uncredited)
1936
Joan of Arc
Peasant (uncredited)
1948
The Heiress
Groom (uncredited)
1949
Topper
Bank Teller (uncredited)
1937
The Big Clock
Cabby (uncredited)
1948
The Pride of the Yankees
Disappointed Fan #1 (uncredited)
1942
Captains Courageous
Corridor Steward (uncredited)
1937
The Return of Frank James
Reporter (uncredited)
1940
Way Out West
Cowboy (uncredited)
1937
At Long Last Love
Doorman
1975
Red, Hot and Blue
Drugstore Manager / Workman (uncredited)
1949
Anchors Aweigh
Assistant Director (uncredited)
1945
Vice Raid
Malone's Secretary
1959
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Townsman (uncredited)
1949
You'll Never Get Rich
Photographer at Crystal Room (uncredited)
1941
If I Had a Million
Pedestrian at Accident (uncredited)
1932
Remember the Day
Photographer
1941
On an Island with You
(uncredited)
1948
A Tragedy at Midnight
Maxim's Headwaiter (uncredited)
1942
Lady in a Jam
Carter’s Assistant Manager (uncredited)
1942
Love Is News
Salesman (uncredited)
1937
The Saint in New York
Jacob S. 'Jake' / 'John' Irbell (Uncredited)
1938
Gentleman Jim
Reporter (uncredited)
1942
Batman
Agent on Plane
1943
Marjorie Morningstar
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1958
Lady in the Dark
Reporter (uncredited)
1944
Take the High Ground!
Army Doctor (uncredited)
1953
Jimmy the Gent
Chalmers (uncredited)
1934
Easy Living
Stock Investor (uncredited)
1937
I Met My Love Again
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1938
Wake Island
Marine in Trench (uncredited)
1942
Murder at Glen Athol
Party Guest (uncredited)
1936
Tell Your Children
Joe the Bartender (uncredited)
1938
Exposed
Slim
1938
Star Reporter
Wilkins
1939
Fingers at the Window
Photographer (uncredited)
1942
The Bonnie Parker Story
Informant (uncredited)
1958
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Real Ambulance Intern
1939
Where Danger Lives
Postville Deputy (uncredited)
1950
The Day the Bookies Wept
Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
1939
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Photographer (uncredited)
1940
Here Comes the Band
Audience Member (uncredited)
1935
Three Girls About Town
Reporter
1941
Hotel
Cy - Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1967
The President's Mystery
Townsman (uncredited)
1936
The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Carter (uncredited)
1943
Central Airport
Hotel Desk Clerk #3 (uncredited)
1933
Straight, Place and Show
Photographer
1938
I Take This Oath
Cotton Club Doorman
1940
Alias Nick Beal
Commercial Fisherman
1949
Front Page Woman
Waiter (uncredited)
1935
The Preview Murder Mystery
Reporter (Uncredited)
1936
Blue, White and Perfect
Porter
1942
California
Mike (uncredited)
1947
Test Pilot
Pilot (uncredited)
1938
The Devil Is a Sissy
Intern
1936
Criminals of the Air
'Trigger'
1937
Brilliant Marriage
Art Critic
1936
The Death Kiss
Hotel Desk Clerk
1932
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Reporter (uncredited)
1939
The Saint Takes Over
Welcoming Committee Man
1940
For Me and My Gal
Stage Manager (uncredited)
1942
The Dark Past
First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
1948
The Crooked Way
1949
Three Loves Has Nancy
Newsstand Man (uncredited)
1938
Four Jills in a Jeep
Master Sergeant (uncredited)
1944
Whispering Smith
Woody, Train Brakeman (uncredited)
1948
Fast and Furious
Day Clerk (uncredited)
1939
Those High Grey Walls
Convict (uncredited)
1939
No, No, Nanette
Travel Agent
1940
Destroyer
1st Ship Fitter
1943
Dames
Elevator Starter (uncredited)
1934
The Little Giant
Investment Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Special Agent
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1935
Girls of the Road
Lecherous Driver (Uncredited)
1940
The Mystery of Marie Roget
Subordinate
1942
Two Girls on Broadway
Reporter (uncredited)
1940
The Officer and the Lady
Concessionaire (uncredited)
1941
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Columnist
1937
It Happened in Hollywood
Reporter
1937
The Bridge of Sighs
Man in Crowd Outside the Thornton (uncredited)
1936
Sing, Baby, Sing
Kansas City News Vendor
1936
Three Secrets
Matthews (uncredited)
1950
Silver River
Mr. Taylor (uncredited)
1948
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Ladies' Table Dealer
1934
Robin Hood Of Texas
Photographer
1947
Fog Over Frisco
Reporter (Uncredited)
1934
Journal of a Crime
Cartier's Secretary (uncredited)
1934
Four Girls in White
Ambulance Orderly
1939
Mr. Wong, Detective
Coroner (uncredited)
1938
The Spy Ring
Firing Range Radio Operator (uncredited)
1938
The Mandarin Mystery
Reporter at Dock
1936
The Girl Who Came Back
Henchman Jimmy (uncredited)
1935
The Cisco Kid and the Lady
Army Telegraph Operator
1939
Confessions of a Vice Baron
Eddie's Henchman (edited from 'Smashing the Vice Trust') (archive footage) (uncredited)
1943
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Harry
1940
The Great Rupert
Eddie, the Bartender (uncredited)
1950
Killers from Space
Gas Station Attendant
1954
The Fighting Devil Dogs
The Lightning (uncredited)
1938
Night Riders of Montana
Drummer
1951
Follow the Sun
1951
Smashing the Vice Trust
Eddie's Henchman (uncredited)
1937
Wilson
Reporter (uncredited)
1944
Babes on Broadway
Reed's Writer (uncredited)
1941
Hot Rod Gang
Dryden Philpott
1958
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
Fingerprint Expert
1936
Quicksand
Baldy
1950
Son of the Navy
Patrolman at Altercation
1940
Wells Fargo
Minor Role
1937
Female
Shooting Gallery Onlooker (Uncredited)
1933
The Chaser
Injured Man
1938
The House on 56th Street
Ship's Steward (uncredited)
1933
Go West Young Man
Reporter (uncredited)
1936
Mary, Mary
Husband in Elevator (uncredited)
1963
The Girl from Mandalay
New Year's Party Participant
1936
Roar of the Press
Swithboard Operator
1941
Stella Dallas
Man on Train (uncredited)
1937
Riders of the Purple Sage
Judkins
1931
Expensive Husbands
Reporter
1937
The Great American Mug
Pete Ramson (uncredited)
1945
Circumstantial Evidence
Prisoner
1945
Road to Happiness
Rankin's Chauffeur (uncredited)
1941
Torch Singer
Man in Radio Station
1933
Great Guy
Canning's Chauffeur (Uncredited)
1936
Love Takes Flight
Talking Reporter
1937
Love on a Bet
Reporter
1936
Ten Laps to Go
Motor Vehicle Bureau Clerk
1936
Fast and Loose
Driver (uncredited)
1939
I'll Name the Murderer
Driver (Uncredited)
1936
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus
Circus Usher (uncredited)
1938
Hard to Handle
Ed - Photographer (uncredited)
1933So Your Wife Wants to Work
Harry (uncredited)
1956
The Crowd Roars
Photographer (uncredited)
1938
Crash Donovan
Patrolman (uncredited)
1936
The Bowery
Cynic (uncredited)
1933
One Wild Night
Bank Officer (uncredited)
1938
Wolves of the Range
Bank Teller
1943
Pursued
Dingle's Casino Boss (uncredited)
1947
Sinner Take All
Reporter (uncredited)
1936
Coast Guard
Second Officer (uncredited)
1939
Dixie Dugan
Citizen (uncredited)
1943
Two Latins from Manhattan
Information Attendant
1941
As the Earth Turns
Villager at Dance
1934
So You Want to Be Pretty
Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)
1956
Alias Boston Blackie
Henry - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1942
The Shadow
Henchman
1940
Postal Inspector
Truck Driver (uncredited)
1936
Missing Witnesses
Ship's Office Clerk (uncredited)
1937
That Brennan Girl
Apartment House Clerk (uncredited)
1946
Hollywood Handicap
Turf Club Representative
1938
Mandrake the Magician
Gray
1939
Show Them No Mercy!
Milkman (uncredited)
1935
Flying Disc Man from Mars
Crane
1950
The Secret Code
Otto Stahl
1942
The Firefly
French Officer (uncredited)
1937
The Canary Comes Across
Convict (uncredited)
1938
The Masked Marvel
Reporter #1
1943
Hitler's Madman
Sergeant (uncredited)
1943
Comet Over Broadway
Amateur Actor (uncredited)
1938
Union Depot
Sailor (uncredited)
1932
You Came Along
Reporter (uncredited)
1945
Convict's Code
Bank Teller
1939
Goodbye Again
Albany Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Jailbreak
Hotel Clerk
1936
Sued for Libel
Pomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
1939
Dr. Broadway
Little Man (uncredited)
1942
North of Shanghai
Wycoff
1939
Captain Fury
Paymaster's Assistant
1939
Pardon My Stripes
Bookie (uncredited)
1942
Paris Calling
Gendarme (uncredited)
1941
Stronger Than Desire
First Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
1939
Homicide Bureau
Gangster Shot by Brown
1939
Spendthrift
Reporter
1936
Girl from Rio
Second Hotel Desk clerk
1939
Upperworld
Steward (uncredited)
1934
The Main Event
Buck
1938
Streamlined Swing
Railroad Detective (uncredited)
1938
Shanghai
Ship Steward
1935
Secret Valley
Henchman Doc (uncredited)
1937
Helldorado
Newspaper Reporter
1935
The Personality Kid
Ritzy's Trainer
1934
Juvenile Court
Druggist (uncredited)
1938
The Sky Parade
Fred (uncredited)
1936
Boulder Dam
Job Applications Teller (uncredited)
1936
Missile Monsters
Male Secretary (bit)
1958
The Vicious Circle
Andreas Molnar
1948
Going Bye-Bye!
Man in Courtroom
1934
Big Town Scandal
Man Passing Steve in Hallway (uncredited)
1948
Newly Rich
(uncredited)
1931
Sailor's Lady
Assistant Paymaster
1940
Cafe Society
Waiter (uncredited)
1939
Bowery Bombshell
Feather-Fingers
1946
Aliens from Space
Station Attendant
Hi, Beautiful
Conductor (uncredited)
1944
The Californian
Townsman
1937
Sunset Murder Case
Editor
1938
The Jade Mask
Michael Strong
1945
State Police
Police Dispatcher
1938
Shadow of Chinatown
1936
The Curtain Falls
Seven Eleven Club Customer
1934
Smarty
Court Recorder (uncredited)
1934
All Stuck Up
1930
Sabotage Squad
Middle Barber [script name: Harry]
1942
Big Business
Townsman Investor
1937
Mexican Spitfire
Slippy - a Fugitive
1940
Pop Always Pays
Auto Salesman
1940
Cash and Carry
President's Secretary (uncredited)
1937
Danger Ahead
Henchman Lefty
1940
Covered Wagon Raid
Bartender Pete
1950
Without Honor
Neighbor
1949
Don't Lie
1st Circus Attendant (uncredited)
1942
Speed to Spare
Otto Behrman
1937
Hollywood Round-Up
Louis Lawson
1937
Rodeo Dough
Rodeo Official
1940
Below the Deadline
Oscar (uncredited)
1936
The Crime Patrol
Henchman (uncredited)
1936
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Townsman (uncredited)
1936
Mandrake the Magician
Gray, gas station thug [Chs. 8-9]
1940
Wide Open Faces
News Photographer
1938South of Panama
Joe
1941
Black Gold
Collins (uncredited)
1936
Born to Gamble
Dice Player (uncredited)
1935
Arson for Hire
Cab Dispatcher
1959
Money to Loan
Frank Sidley, Loan Victim
1939
Ride 'em, Cowgirl
Announcer
1939